S.L. Thompson

A Moment For Us

Reviewed: 10-29-21

A Moment For Us by Corinne Michaels is a love story long in the making. Delia Anderson has had a crush on Josh Parkerson since she was 15, but Josh was her best friend’s Alex older brother, and considered her way too young. After their father was disgraced by his Unethical business deals the brothers got together, bought him out and took over the business. Together they decided to build an Inn in Willow Creek Valley. Josh and Delia finally admitted their attraction and gave into it. They become friends with benefits. Delia wants more, but Josh is determined to keep it light. All goes well until there’s a bit of an oops! The condom breaks, and they find they are expecting twins! They decide to parent the babies together but that’s as far as it goes! Josh has issues that he’s dealing with, and deems himself unworthy of being in a real relationship. Corinne’s books are always full of humor mixed with sorrow. This book is no different. It is deeply emotional, and will keep you hooked to the last word! The narrators are superb!

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The Sun Rose

Reviewed: 08-03-21 Listener received this title free

Rising West is a story full of heartache and triumph! Mason West is an acoustic guitar musician who is playing one night gigs in addition to his day job and raising his young daughter. He once had his on band, Eastern Crush, but when his girlfriend and he were in a tragic accident, and she was killed, his band replaced him as he was struggling to raise his daughter. At one of his gigs he was approached by the manager of the band Burn Card. She wanted him to fly out to California for a tryout. Mason was torn. He was reluctant to uproot Brooklyn for something that probably wasn’t going to happen.
Burn Card is a rock band who’s lead singer, Chris announced he was going solo. The problem, he also walked out on hi girlfriend Liberty Blake , the keyboardist. She, her twin brother and two others made up the band.. Liberty wasn’t happy with the choice of Mason. He was too everything! Too handsome, too talented and she was still raw from Chris walking out, but Mason’s talent was undeniable. The band wanted him. Liberty kept her distance. Although Mason joins the band, they are things in his past that haunt him, and an old enemy resurfaces and wreaks havoc for Mason and the band. Through all this, Liberty and he have become closer. This book was wonderful. There is a thread running through it that will tug at your heart. I absolutely recommend it! Jacob Morgan and Nadia Noble as narrators were wonderful!

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Reel

Reviewed: 07-28-21

In Reel,Kennedy Ryan has written an unforgettable book. Neevah Saint is an understudy in a play on Broadway. She is seen by Canon Holt , a director who is looking to cast a fresh face in his new biography about the Harlem Renaissance. He wants a fresh face, someone no one knows, and he chooses Neevah. All of a sudden, Neevah’s whole world changes once she is cast in the leading role. What no one counted on was the instant forbidden attraction between the two. The movie is very ambitious, it spotlights a time when black talent was not ever recognized or celebrated. The story is rich in history and is not without major obstacles Canon is trying to not show favoritism towards Neevah because of his feelings for her. Neevah has to deal with a life altering event. This book immerses you in Harlem during a time of great talent, and allows us to learn about a time that was largely ignored. It is a love story within a love story! It is Kennedy Ryan at her absolute best!

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Reel

Reviewed: 07-28-21

In Reel,Kennedy Ryan has written an unforgettable book. Neevah Saint is an understudy in a play on Broadway. She is seen by Canon Holt , a director who is looking to cast a fresh face in his new biography about the Harlem Renaissance. He wants a fresh face, someone no one knows, and he chooses Neevah. All of a sudden, Neevah’s whole world changes once she is cast in the leading role. What no one counted on was the instant forbidden attraction between the two. The movie is very ambitious, it spotlights a time when black talent was not ever recognized or celebrated. The story is rich in history and is not without major obstacles Canon is trying to not show favoritism towards Neevah because of his feelings for her. Neevah has to deal with a life altering event. This book immerses you in Harlem during a time of great talent, and allows us to learn about a time that was largely ignored. It is a love story within a love story! It is Kennedy Ryan at her absolute best!

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Return To Us

Reviewed: 04-19-21

Return to us by Corinne Michaels is a second chance romance that will grip your heart from beginning to end. Grayson and Jennifer fell in love in high school, but Grayson’s mother didn’t approve of Jessica, as her mother worked for the hotel that Grayson’s family owned. Jessica left Grayson and their small town because his mom made it clear that she would never be accepted. In leaving, Jessica broke Grayson’s heart. Gray stayed and became the Captain of the fire department, and was in charge of running the family hotel. Jessica became a privet pilot. Jessica was in a horrific plane crash and returned home to heal from some significant injuries she received in the crash. She and Grayson, after some awkwardness reconnect but with no expectations. Jessica wants to heal and get back to flying. Grayson has a daughter who’s mother left, that he is trying to protect. The problem is they can’t seem to stay away from each other! This story has it all, characters you will love. You will meet some old friends, and some néw ones too! Andi Ardnt and Sebastian York are superb as usual! Do not miss this book!

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Love Actually!

Reviewed: 02-26-21 Listener received this title free

Orange Blossoms- Love Blooms is a wonderful read/listen. Elaine Hart is trying her best to save the family farm. Heartland Ranch is a working orange grove, but it’s fallen in hard times. She is set to meet with Ol’Man Cole, the banker who she must try to convince to let her make some changes to try to save their ranch. She is surprised to learn that Ol’ man Cole is in reality David Cole, a young, handsome banker, who is skeptical of Elaine’s plan. The problem is Elaine has an abusive ex, who happens to be the family’s lawyer. She’s not told anyone about the abuse, but David Cole witnessed it when Elaine and he had their first meeting, as the ex had shown up unexpectedly trying to convince Elaine to take him back. Orange Blossoms is a look at two families. One dysfunctional and one not. Some disturbing truths are told , and in the midst of all this is Elaine and David’s undeniable attraction to one another. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I think you will too!

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Stay For Me

Reviewed: 01-03-21

Stay For Me by Corinne Michaels is the fourth and final book in the Arrowood Brother’s Series! Jacob Arrowood is the last brother who has to stay in Sugarloaf, PA on the farm that their abusive father left the brothers for six months. Each one of Jacobs brothers have found love and a reason to stay in Sugarloaf. Jacob is the well known Hollywood star of action movies, and had no intention of staying in PA. His life was not on the farm. He would put in his six months and then he was gone. But then he met Brenna , a single mother with two children. She had lost her husband, a Navy Pilot, a year earlier in a terrible plane crash. Her son, Sebastian hero worshipped the character Jacob played in the movies. Brenna is a school psychologist trying to raise her children after losing her husband. After meeting Sebastian and finding out his interest in the school play, Jacob agrees to direct the play as the teacher Is unable to. Jacob agrees to direct the play, and Brenna becomes his assistant. They slowly are drawn to one another. Jacob knows that he has no intention of staying in Sugarloaf after the six months, and let’s Brenna know. But as their attraction grows, they get closer and find they can’t stay away! This book has it all! Corinne once again weaves a story that you can’t put down! She always manages to bring the tears, right along with the laughter. You get to visit with all of Jacob’s family. It is an absolutely fabulous end to a wonderful series!

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The Anti-Boyfriend

Reviewed: 11-21-20

I can not give enough praise for The Anti-Boyfriend by Penelope Ward. Carys is a single mom living with her special needs daughter. Her problem? She lives next door to a guy named Deacon, who has a very active sex life. Apparently the walls are very thin and she can’t help but overhear the activity next door , as they share a wall. One day she screws up her courage to confront him about it. Explaining that the noise keeps her up, and makes it difficult to sleep. Deacon takes the news well and promised to take care of it. They form a friendship, and Deacon meets her baby, Sunny. One night Deacon hears Carys’ daughter crying inconsolably. She won’t settle for Carys, but Deacon offer to hold her , and Sunny quiets right away! Sunny adores Deacon, he and Carys become close friends. This book is so wonderful! It’s emotional, the relationship between Deacon and Carys continues to grow. They each have things in their past that are still affecting them. Deacon’s relationship with Sunny is adorable. This book had some moments that made me gasp, and some that bought tears to my eyes, and it was thoroughly satisfying! Do not miss this book!

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The One For Me

Reviewed: 09-02-20

Sean Arrowood and Devney Maxwell have been best friends forever. They loved each other as friends, until one night they shared a drunken kiss.Both were unnerved by the kiss, and decided to ignore it because they didn’t want to ruin their friendship. Plus Devney was in a relationship with Oliver, who was very serious about her. Devney felt so guilty about the kiss, that she told Oliver about it. Oliver told her that he wasn’t the man for her because she loved Sean. He wasn’t angry, he just they were meant to be together. It was Sean’s time to spend 6 months in Sugarloaf on the Arrowood Farm. Circumstances happen that throw Sean and Devney into tight quarters. Things happen that will wring every emotion out of you. Long held secrets are revealed that will impact everyone. You will adore both of these characters. If you’ve not met the Arrowood Brothers yet, start the series today!

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Rivals!

Reviewed: 08-18-20

Weston Lockwood and Sophia Copeland have know each other since thy were teens. They fought like cats and dogs! Their families were rivals ever since their grandfathers fell for the same woman, Grace. Grace couldn’t choose one over the other, so they went from being friends to sworn rivals. When Grace died she let the Countess Hotel to both families who were now represented by Weston and Sophia. They had to restore the Countess to its. Former glory. Then both families were to submit bids to determine who would run the hotel. There was just one problem! They could not keep their hands off each other! Weston and Sophia are both dealing with serious personal issues. Especially Weston. This book was wonderful! It deals with Weston’s demons and Sophia’s insecurities. As usual, Vi Keeland hit this one out of the park. The narration by Sebastian and Andi were superb as usual!

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